A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4096214 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4098142 epoch_slot_no: 15742 block_no: 4096037 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1778 time: 2020-04-29 13:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32ebdd59135b29d4503344ab82b9e141e3383c1d5bc58144236955236a6e51baBlock Operator
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